A 19-YEAR-OLD man was appearing in court today after another teenager was left fighting for his life in a street attack.

The 19-year-old victim has had brain surgery over the weekend and today remained in a critical condition in hospital

He was attacked at 11am on Friday in Tarbock Road, Huyton, as he went home after a night out.

It was originally thought that the victim was jumped on by a group of strangers but police said it is now believed the victim knew his attackers.

They have charged a 19-year-old from Huyton with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was due to appear before Huyton magistrates.

A second youth questioned over the weekend about the assault remains on bail on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

And police were today continuing to hunt for a third youth in connection with the attack.

Supt Martin Andrew, of Merseyside police, said: “We now know we are not looking for three strangers. We are seeking to find a third male in connection with the incident. We know who he is and believe he knows we are looking for him.”

The victim is thought to have been attacked after a long night out. Hours before, he had been in a house with his alleged attackers.

A 150-yard cordon on Tarbock Road at its junction with Meadow Drive was set to allow scene of crime officers to examine the area.